Archive for the ‘Bike Brakes’ Category

Whether you ride extreme downhill, cross-country or freeride, your brakes are vital. You need the right brakes and the right brake pads to pull you up in a hurry when you need to stop. So should you go disc brakes or drum brakes? Well, disc brakes are generally preferred over drum brakes. And Magura Hydraulic disc brakes have a great reputation for pulling you up fast.(more…)

While you probably think long and hard about putting the right brakes n your bike, do you also spend the same time and effort thinking about your brake levers? They’re not so important, you may say. Wrong! If you’re spending a lot of time on your bike, you need brake levers that are going to feel comfortable and reduce fatigue in your hands and fingers over long periods. You need ergonomic brake levers. And Cane Creek are at the forefront.(more…)

When it comes time to update your bike’s brake caliper set, Campagnolo offers you a premium range of brake caliper kits that are well respected and have a great name among many cyclists. Campagnolo brake calipers are elegantly designed and work smoothly to provide a great braking feel that will pull you up effectively and efficiently no matter what the conditions of the road surface you are riding on. Here we check out some of the Campagnolo’s dual-pivot brake calipers for road bikes.(more…)

Cane Creek are renowned for their alloy brake lever shifter sets. The bicycle components company produces quality lightweight brake levers that are ergonomically designed so that your fingers and hands won’t get fatigued when you’re out on those long, hard rides. So, if you are looking for a set of lever brakes for your bike, check out the range of levers from Cane Creek.(more…)